Stearyl Methacrylate from Japan
Stearyl methacrylate (C18) provides hydrophobicity in wax-like polymers for personal care. HTS 2916.14.20 'other' per monocarboxylic ester priority. Solid at room temperature, melts ~25°C.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Melting point (20-30°C) verification
• Acid number (<0.5) purity test